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Coastie at US Coast Guard
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2009 – Reviewed May 07, 2013
Interview Details See the recruiter. They send you to MEPS for testing and a physical. Then you wait for an opening if you qualify.
Negotiation Details – None, set in stone
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Coast Guard Academy/Ensign at US Coast Guard
Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 05, 2013
Interview Details You apply to the Academy in a similar fashion as to any service academy except that there is no congressional appointment required. Grades must be good but you can't JUST be academic. They are looking for those who excel in academics, athletics, and leadership positions. Quality and quantity of extracurricular activities is important. Upon graduation from the Coast Guard Academy, you will possess a college degree, a commission as an ensign in the Coast Guard, and a decent paying entry level job in a service that matters.
Interview Question – I'm 40 years old now and don't really remember any of my Academy application questions. I don't really remember any of them being terribly challenging .. your normal college application questions. Answer Question
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Cadet USCG Academy at US Coast Guard
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 29, 2013
Interview Details Applied like any other College
Negotiation Details – They asked if I wanted to be a cadet; I said "yes."
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Enlisted at US Coast Guard
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 23, 2013
Interview Details Not much interview process, I was told during my enlistment that the USCG was only accepting OCS candidates who were minority or female, and I have been told since then it has become worse. The Coast Guard is actively participating in gender and race discrimination even at my current Unit.
Interview Question – None score well on the ASVAB, have some college credits and be early in October to sign up as space is limited with the civilian economy so poor. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There is no negotiation, pay is base on military pay scale, E3 coming in will take home in most locations about 2 grand a month.
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Aviation Maintenance Technician at US Coast Guard
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 17, 2013
Interview Details Very hard to get into. Must have clean criminal record and credit history. Will have to pass a drug test. Expect to wait 6 mos to a year to get in.
Interview Question – The ASVAB test writes your ticket for success if you are enlisting. Make sure you study and take the practice tests. Answer Question
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Officer at US Coast Guard
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Feb 21, 2013
Interview Details Interview, application packet
Negotiation Details – no negotiation, set pay scale
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Accounting Student Trainee at US Coast Guard
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Chesapeake, VA (US) Apr 2011 – Reviewed Jan 26, 2013
Interview Details The application is as expected, and if you are called into an interview, expect a table of 2-3 interviewers. They are warm and welcoming, giving you information first before asking questions. If you are called back with an opening, you will need to submit a lengthy questionnaire for security reasons as most federal jobs require.
Interview Question – Questions asking to recall "a time that...." were hard Answer Question
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Program Manager at US Coast Guard
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC (US) Aug 2009 – Reviewed Oct 01, 2012
Interview Details If you decide you want to be an Officer, you must apply as a cadet to the Coast Guard Academy. If you have a college degree, you can apply to the Coast Guard Officer candidate School. Both are in New London, CT. You can also apply as an enlisted.
Interview Question – Explain to me your view on ethics? View Answer
Negotiation Details – No negotiation phase. The salary scales for military pay can be found on the internet.
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Coast Guard at US Coast Guard
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Antonio, TX (US) Feb 2008 – Reviewed Sep 29, 2012
Interview Details Just act professional and the recruiter will help you get in line for a job
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Aviation Maintenance Technician at US Coast Guard
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Aug 21, 2012
Interview Details Security clearance, mental and physical standards, 8 weeks of boot camp, too long stuck on a boat waiting for a 5 month class A school for training. High scholastic standards, must have good math and mechanical skills. Must have the ability to follow directions and pay extreme attention to detail.
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